{"product_id":"2011-12-hertha-bsc-player-issue-shirt","title":"Hertha Berlin Home Shirt Nike 2011-12 Player Issue Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHertha Berlin 2011-12 — The Nike Player Issue Shirt from Their Return to the Bundesliga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Hertha BSC\u003c\/strong\u003e season began with immense pressure: the club had just been promoted back to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and needed to prove it belonged among Germany's football elite. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike Player Issue home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eDeutsche Bahn (DB)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is precisely the fabric worn by professional players on the field—not the replica sold in stores, but the authentic, size L, on-field version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hertha Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DB (Deutsche Bahn)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, PULLS — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat This Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12\u003c\/strong\u003e season marked Hertha BSC's return to the top flight after a season in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Berlin club was promoted as second-division champions and arrived at the Olympiastadion with a strong intention to establish itself permanently among the greats. This was a pivotal period for the club, balancing rediscovered ambitions with the harsh reality of an unforgiving Bundesliga, dominated that year by Bayern Munich and Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Hertha BSC\u003c\/strong\u003e relied on solid players. \u003cstrong\u003eRaffael\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian with golden feet, delighted the Olympiastadion with his dribbling and remained the technical leader of the squad. \u003cstrong\u003eÄnis Ben-Hatira\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Berlin native, embodied the attachment to the club and ignited the stands on big nights. In defense, \u003cstrong\u003eFabian Lustenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e provided structure and discipline. This was a team being built, searching for its identity, and this shirt is a direct witness to that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Return to the Olympiastadion in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a season's absence, the 74,000 spectators at the Olympiastadion rediscovered top-flight football. The atmosphere of big nights returned to the German capital, and this shirt is its living symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fight for Survival in the Top Flight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2011-12 season was a constant battle for \u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the primary objective of consolidating their promotion and stabilizing their position. Every point earned at home in this shirt played a significant role in the club's recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike Partnership at its Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped Hertha with one of its most advanced technologies of the time: the \u003cstrong\u003eDri-FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric of the Player Issue version offering significantly superior construction and fit compared to the retail model. This exact version is what you hold in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as the replica sold to the general fan in official stores. The PI version is manufactured to the same specifications as the shirt worn by professional players: a tighter fit, more technical fabric, finer finishes, and construction details invisible to the naked eye but recognizable to any knowledgeable collector. This is total authenticity, not a commercial copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slightly worn prints and some pulls on the fabric—traces of a shirt that has lived, not been stored in plastic. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era, this wear is perfectly consistent and enhances its authentic character rather than diminishing it. Purists know exactly what that means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike shirts from the 2010-2012 period\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut more fitted than modern styles. A size L from this era often corresponds to a modern M by contemporary standards. Don't rely solely on the label—Nike's athletic fit from this period was designed to hug the players' bodies, not to be loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore purchasing, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and back length. Compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if available. As a general rule, consider sizing up from your usual modern Nike size if you want a comfortable and relaxed fit rather than a body-fit style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Have It in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHertha BSC Player Issue shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Nike era are genuinely rare in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Hertha is not a club with the global visibility of a Bayern or a Dortmund, which makes its authentic pieces even harder to find. A 2011-12 PI, from the symbolic season of their return to the Bundesliga, with the prominent DB sponsor—this is a piece that tells a precise story localized in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition with pulls and slightly worn prints\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is still perfectly presentable for display or occasional wear. There aren't many in this condition on the market—most PIs from this era have either disappeared from circulation or been completely ruined by time. This one has retained its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hertha_BSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHertha Berlin — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis Hertha BSC 2011-12 Player Issue shirt is an honest, rare, and experienced piece—exactly the kind of item you regret not having acquired once it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hertha Berlin","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54006740844819,"sku":"366648","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-HERTHA-BSC-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-L-366648_3.jpg?v=1775230777","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-hertha-bsc-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}